Publications by authors named "Alliya Remtulla Tharani"
Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a prevalent hematological complication associated with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers due to an increased loss of iron and decreased iron absorption. The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the use of parenteral iron to treat IDA in patients with GI cancer.
Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, CINHAL and Scopus were searched from January 1, 2010 to September 29, 2023 with no language restrictions.
Pediatric heart disease currently effects over one million infants, children, and adolescents in the United States alone. Unlike the adult population, pediatric patients face a more uncertain path with factors relating to their growth and maturation creating levels of complexity to their care management. With mobile phones increasingly being utilized amongst adolescents, digital therapeutics tools could provide a platform to help patients and families manage their condition.
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- The study examines how Canadian physicians manage iron deficiency and anemia in patients with gastrointestinal cancers, highlighting inconsistencies in practices across different specialties.
- A survey sent to 872 physicians received responses from 108, showing variations in monitoring and treatment of iron deficiency, with gastroenterologists more likely to assess iron levels compared to medical and surgical oncologists.
- The findings reveal a general lack of awareness regarding existing guidelines for treating chemotherapy-induced anemia, indicating a need for better education and standardization in care practices.
Background Heart-healthy lifestyles promote lifelong cardiovascular health. However, patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are often advised to avoid strenuous exercise because of the risk of sudden cardiac death. Given these restrictions, this study explored youth and parent perceptions of a heart-healthy lifestyle and the barriers and facilitators to this lifestyle.
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